The average train between Gloucester and Bradford takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester to Bradford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Gloucester and Bradford. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Bradford at 5:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Cheltenham Spa and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Bradford. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Bradford station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Gloucester to Bradford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Gloucester to Bradford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Gloucester to Bradford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gloucester and Bradford is 216.9 km. The road distance is 279 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £85–120 and the journey takes 2h 50m.